Junior Buyer

Teledyne Flir

Billerica, MA


Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

FLIR Optical Systems Group (OSG) a division of FLIR systems, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Infrared Optical Systems. Our lenses are vital components in the defense, high end commercial, and commercial industries. We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Junior Buyer/Planner to join our Supply Chain department. The Buyer will purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets. The Buyer will be coached to learn and execute alongside a worldclass Supply Chain Team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

•Source components with approved suppliers for production

•Set, maintain and adjust appropriate stock levels for systems in production

•Work with suppliers in scheduling in order to support production requirements.

•Generate Purchase Orders & Requisitions for open requirements

•Work with suppliers with on time delivery, quality and cost objectives

•Provide analysis of costing against cost targets

•Perform cost reduction actives in order to maintain budgets and/or reduce costs

•Prepare reports and updates as needed

•Resolve shipment and invoice discrepancies

•Ensure accuracy of data in SAP, data entry as required

Job Qualifications:

•1+ Years relevant experience in procurement or materials sourcing, knowledge in sourcing metal components a plus

•Excellent computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office

•Experience with SAP, preferred

•Strong organizational skills

•Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and within a team

•Problem solving skills in relation to sourcing issues to support production requirements

•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

•Creative and resourceful

•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people professionally

•Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​

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